Meet The Staff

Amber

Office Manager

Amber has been a part of our team since Dr. Nakada started his practice at this new location in January 2013. Amber was born and raised in Japan until 1994. Since then, she has attended High School and continued her education in the United States. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She is fluent in both Japanese and English and has seven years of experience in Administration / Accounting before working in the dental office. Amber is also a member of AADOM (American Association of Dental Office Managers). She dedicates her time to making sure our office provides a welcome and comfortable atmosphere so we can allow patients to relax while receiving the best dental care. She is happy to assist you with scheduling an appointment and any questions you may have regarding financial and insurance.

Brandy

Insurance Coordinator

Brandy graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. She has over 10years of office administration and management experience. Brandy lived in Western Australia for 3years and has recently moved back to the United States. She enjoys traveling with her husband and 2dogs.

Noriko

Front Desk Receptionist/Japanese Coordinator

Noriko was born and raised in Japan, went to college there, and worked as a school teacher until moving to America with her family in 2005. She has a husband and two sons which she has raised in Tennessee and Kentucky since coming to America. Living in Kentucky since 2012, sheworked for a time as a translator and interpreter for a Japanese manufacturing company in the area, as well as tutoring Japanese children to keep up with Japanese schooling studies. She enjoys doing Zumba and exercise classes at the gym during her free time, and is excited to join the team at Brannon Crossing Family Dental.

Madeline

Hygienist

Maddie graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program in 2011 from Bluegrass Community and Technical College. She was SADHA Preseident of her class and is licensed in Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide. She loves helping people achieve their optimal oral health and is great with children. She loves to laugh and make dental visits fun and enjoyable for her patients. When at home, Maddie enjoys playing video games together and love UFC as well as boxing.

Lisa

Hygienist

Lisa graduated in 2017 from the hygiene program at BCTC. She is licensed in anesthesia and nitrous oxide. She was born and raised in Lexington. She loves getting to know her patients while helping them achieve their oral health goals. In her free time Lisa enjoys UK sports, reading, and being with her family, especially her dog Tucker.

Robin

Hygienists

Robin Is a Registered Dental hygienist with 20 plus years experience. She graduated from Shawnee State University in 1996. She has her Anesthetic and nitrous oxide license as well as her General supervision. Robin has a great personality and loves to get to know her patients and make them feel comfortable. She was born and raised in eastern Kentucky where she moved away for 15 years to Florida and has recently moved back to the state she loves so much and to be with family. She is a mother of three handsome sons. When she is not doing dentistry she is a wildlife rehabilitator - rescuing, caring and releasing injured wildlife.

Amy

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Amy is an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant with certification in Coronal Polishing from University of Louisville. She has worked in General Dentistry since 1996. She also has 2 years experience in Oral Surgery office. When not working, she enjoys time with family and friends.

Bethany

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Bethany is one of our EDDA, she is continuing her education in radiology. She enjoys dental assisting, and loves to help out in anyway possible. She is a very kind hearted person and loves to talk. Her favorite thing is animals, every animal you can think of. On her days off she enjoys the farm life.

Chelsea

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Chelsea graduated from Institute of Dental Technology in 2014. Her gentle touch and friendly chair side manner helps patients feel more relaxed and comfortable during their visit. She is excited about this new chapter in her life, working at Brannon Crossing Family Dental. Outside of work Chelsea enjoys being around family, friends and is a huge fan of the Kentucky Wildcats!

Kylee

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Kylee graduated from the Dental Assisting program in 2018 from Big Sandy Community and Technical College. She is certified in Coronal Polishing and Expanded Duties Dental Assisting. She later plans to pursue her dream of becoming a Dental Hygienist. Kylee loves experiencing new things and giving people a reason to smile. Outside of working, Kylee enjoys being a mommy to her son the most. She loves her family, friends, the outdoors, and UK basketball!

Rainey

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Rainey is a registered Expanded Duties Dental Assistant with a variety of experience and certifications